December 2003
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December 23, 2003
23
Dec'03
Warner Music CIO: 'We will prevail' against pirates
When Tsvi Gal joined Warner Music Group in 2002, he found himself on the front line of the battle against piracy. It's a battle he's confident he and his industry will win. Continue Reading
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December 22, 2003
22
Dec'03
New regulations spur IT spending, headaches
A number of new laws may promote good business practices and fuel spending. But a few IT pros find them aggravating and, sometimes, downright unnecessary. Continue Reading
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December 19, 2003
19
Dec'03
CIO priorities for 2004
From security to staffing, CIOs have plenty to do in 2004. Read some CIO wish lists, and find out what Forrester Research has to say about the top CIO priorities next year. Continue Reading
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December 17, 2003
17
Dec'03
Can I quote you on that? The top IT quotes of 2003
They range from pithy and provocative to positive, petty and predictable. They're some of the most notable quotables from IT in 2003. From Linus Torvalds ripping into SCO, to a Microsoft manager's surprisingly "kind words" for open source, to a ... Continue Reading
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December 14, 2003
14
Dec'03
Reading between the HIPAA guidelines
Through extensive documentation and multiple deadlines, HIPAA legislation spells out exactly 'what' needs to be accomplished to achieve compliance; but they fail to spell out 'how'. Find out more about the 'hows' of staying HIPAA compliant when ... Continue Reading
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December 12, 2003
12
Dec'03
A holistic approach to compliance
What is the best way to tackle multiple compliance issues? One expert suggests a holistic approach. Continue Reading
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December 12, 2003
12
Dec'03
The FAQs about SB-1386
This guide will help you learn the basics of SB-1386 and what you should do to be in compliance. Continue Reading
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December 12, 2003
12
Dec'03
GLB Act: Protecting customers and challenging CIOs
While the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act helps protect customer information, compliance is proving to be a challenge for some CIOs, especially those who work for smaller firms. Continue Reading
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December 11, 2003
11
Dec'03
Outsmarting with outsourcing
She was expecting maybe six months to get a massive outsourcing project up and running. Her bosses gave her six weeks. She didn't disappoint and shares the secret to her success here. Continue Reading
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December 10, 2003
10
Dec'03
CIOs caught in middle of offshore storm
Indiana's move to restrict the offshore outsourcing of state jobs is just the latest squall in a political storm -- a storm that CIOs can't seem to escape. Continue Reading
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December 09, 2003
09
Dec'03
How to determine the ROI of software projects
Software developers tasked with minding ROI must balance ease of use of the application, ease of operations, ease of deployment and ongoing maintenance, and ease of initial development. Continue Reading
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December 08, 2003
08
Dec'03
Time for a change management showdown at Asset Corral
There is a structural disconnect between what most application vendors define as change management and asset management. By eliminating the gap between the services performed against assets and the static asset management repositories in which ... Continue Reading
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December 04, 2003
04
Dec'03
Steps to Success: Know what you're getting into with offshore outsourcing
Thinking about hopping aboard the offshore bandwagon? You'd better know what you're doing before you sign the dotted line. Five steps could help keep your offshore venture from turning into an ordeal. Continue Reading
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December 01, 2003
01
Dec'03
Six decisions IT people shouldn't make
An information systems expert at MIT's Sloan School of Management explains why some key decisions about IT are best left in the hands of senior business managers. Continue Reading